In order to divide two fractions, we have to do two things:
1. Change the division to multiplication
2. Flip the second fraction (this is called the reciprocal). The first fraction stays the same.
Example:
In this example, we changed the division to multiplication and write the second fraction as the reciprocal (flip the numerator and denominator). Then, we multiply the two remaining fractions and write the answer in simplest form.
TASK: Open the document and complete the practice problems.
1. Change the division to multiplication
2. Flip the second fraction (this is called the reciprocal). The first fraction stays the same.
Example:
In this example, we changed the division to multiplication and write the second fraction as the reciprocal (flip the numerator and denominator). Then, we multiply the two remaining fractions and write the answer in simplest form.
TASK: Open the document and complete the practice problems.